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I don’t, thank you

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Anyone know what breed these chickens are?

Oh yeah, the kids are super happy 😆❤️

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I did, she did not take them either. I figured since it didn’t happen tonight I was going to have to do it, but wanted to see what others here have experienced. Really kicking myself for not asking here before taking the advice.

I have a flock I raised from chicks last year. I have two broody hens, one that’s been broody for a month. As recommended by other chicken owners I know, I put the 4 babies in with the more broody hen after they were out for the night. All I’ve heard was, “It works every time.” “Hasn’t failed...

Better have a backup plan. I tried putting 4 in tonight and they’re back in the tub in the barn. I just came to post and saw this. Everyone I’ve talked to said to put them under the broody hen at night. This girl has been sitting on eggs for a month (I switch them out) and she wasn’t having it...

Thank you

(Food info at bottom) I have 12 birds. 1 Black Australorp hen (not affected), 1 Golden Laced Wyandotte cockerel (not affected), and 10 Golden Laced Wyandotte hens (at least half affected).... 1 hen is definitely the worst off...ate this morning but is now extremely swollen and just wants to...

Based off of your information I was able to look up my breed and find more info. Thanks again

Thank you! I think you just saved my sanity, lol.

I understand that new layers will lay sporadically at first. How long after they start laying before they become more regular and are laying daily? (I'm having a hard time finding any info beyond avg age of first egg.)

That is awesome!

UPDATE:. VOID FOUND A HOME 🤗